Dupage Policy Journal

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) has announced its selections for the Women's Lacrosse Student-Athletes of the Week, recognizing performances from games played between March 17 and March 23.

Sadie Newton, a junior from Illinois Wesleyan, earned the offensive accolade. Over three games, Newton scored nine goals, provided three assists, collected eight ground balls, and achieved 17 draw controls. Her performance included a standout game against Augsburg where she recorded six goals and two assists in a 21-3 victory. She also contributed significantly to her team's win over Wisconsin-Stevens Point with four ground balls and six draw controls.

Lizzie Rymarcsuk, a senior also from Illinois Wesleyan, was named the defensive player of the week. Rymarcsuk secured two victories as a goalkeeper with a total of 33 saves and maintained a .569 save percentage. Notably, she made 20 saves against Calvin, just one short of her career best. In another match against UWSP, she added 11 saves along with two ground balls.

The list of CCIW Women’s Lacrosse Student-Athletes of the Week for this year includes:

Offensive:

- March 25: Sadie Newton, Illinois Wesleyan

- March 18: Madison Langewisch, Augustana

- March 11: Abby MacKenzie, North Central

- March 4: August Claridge, Carthage

- Feb. 25: Elizabeth Wang, Carroll

Defensive:

- March 25: Lizzie Rymarcsuk, Illinois Wesleyan

- March 18: Jacq Vanoni, Elmhurst

- March 11: Grace Tumilty, Carroll

- March 4: Mia Fiandaca, Illinois Wesleyan

- Feb. 25: Jacq Vanoni, Elmhurst